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Solid Waste Planning
All counties in the state are required to prepare and implement a solid waste management plan. The Wayne County Solid Waste Management Plan is a comprehensive strategy that reduces dependency on landfills, promotes recycling and composting, and ensures that facilities sited within the County will serve the long-term disposal needs of Wayne County citizens. The Solid Waste Management Planning Section is responsible for all planning activities, enforcement of Plan provisions, data gathering (including waste generation initiatives and disposal and recycling rates), and providing for technical assistance to citizens and businesses in the County. The staff works closely with other governmental agencies in all areas of solid waste management.Program Overview
Patrick Cullen
Division Director
Resource Recovery Coordinator
Public Notices
Riverview Land Preserve - Amended Application for Expansion
The City of Riverview has submitted an amended application for a proposed expansion of their solid waste landfill located at 20863 Grange Road to be included in Wayne County's Solid Waste Management Plan. Further details regarding the public comment period and meeting of the Facility Inclusion Committee will be forthcoming.
Riverview Land Preserve Application 5/2/2022
Riverview Land Preserve Application 5/2/2022
Riverview Land Preserve - Notice of Public Meeting
A meeting of the Wayne County Facility Inclusion Committee was held on Monday, August 2 at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting was held to consider an application from the City of Riverview to include a proposed expansion of their municipal solid waste landfill located at 20863 Grange Road in the Wayne County Solid Waste Management Plan. Please click on the link below to download the meeting transcript.
August 3, 2021 FIC Meeting Transcript
To view the complete public meeting announcement, please click here.
To view the meeting agenda, please click here.
To view the Wayne County Public Health Order, please click here.
Proposed Electronic Meeting Procedures
Wayne County DPS-ESD Staff Recommendation MemoRiverview Land Preserve - Application for Expansion
The City of Riverview has submitted an application for a proposed expansion of their solid waste landfill located at 20863 Grange Road to be included in Wayne County's Solid Waste Management Plan. Public comment on the application is being accepted until July 2, 2021. Comments may be submitted in writing to: Wayne County Facility Inclusion Committee, 3600 Commerce Ct., Wayne, MI 48184 or via email to ESGHelp@waynecounty.com. A meeting of the Facility Inclusion Committee will be held after the public comment period has closed. Additional details regarding the committee meeting will be forthcoming.
Riverview Land Preserve Application
Revised Cover Letter and Application Form 7/14/2021
Riverview Land Preserve Application
Revised Cover Letter and Application Form 7/14/2021
Solid Waste Management Plan
Wayne County Solid Waste Management Plan 2000 UpdateRegulated Solid Waste Facilities in Wayne County
Where to Take Waste
Wayne County residents have several options to find information for sharps disposal.
- Residents may visit the Safe Needle Disposal web page.
- Using the Wayne County Recycles smartphone app available in the Google Play and Apple App Store.
- Visit the Household Hazardous Waste page to use the the Resource Recovery Guide.
- Sharps will be accepted at Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste events.
Please use the Drug Enforcement Administration's Search Utility to find a controlled substance collection site near you:
https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e1s1
Wayne County Controlled Substance Drop-off Locations Flyer
Disposal of Used Electronics - Continual and rapid changes in the technology field can make high-technology equipment like computers, televisions, phones and other products obsolete very quickly. Many options are now in place to accept old and unwanted electronic items for recycling. Recycling outdated electronics helps in the safe management of their potentially hazardous components and supports the recovery and reuse of valuable materials. It also helps reduce the pollution and energy use tied to the production of new electronics.
List of e-waste items accepted
Resource Recovery Guide
Outreach Programs
School Recycling Program
LRDM staff are available to provide recycling education presentations for schools and other organizations. Please contact the Resource Recovery Coordinator for more information.
Additional Program Information
